Mon May 12, 2008 9:50 am

bug hit a good point, they can jerk around and smack ya. Ive done it a couple tims just pushin hard, ahd my head down close, and BAM, right in the noodle. An old cowroker smacked the foreman in the eye with his while on the lift, funny shit.
anyways, you can do it without a step bit, just work your way up in drill sizes. Start with a small bit, say 1/8", then 1/4". then 3/8" then half, etc. you get the point.it will be easier on you, your drill, and your bits.
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Mon May 12, 2008 9:55 am

Dude get a cheap step bit. Harbor Freight sells them cheap. Auto parts store. Better cutting and less chance of getting wacked
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Mon May 12, 2008 11:00 am

I got a 7/8" hole saw as was required for the morebeer ball valve. just do a pilot hole smaller than the bit in the hole saw and use plenty of lubricant like wd-40.
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Mon May 12, 2008 12:02 pm

Hehehehe. "Lubricant"
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I used to have an aluminum kettle, but I forgot where I left it...


...you know, because of that Alzheimers thing...
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Mon May 12, 2008 1:08 pm

okay, guess i'll go shopping this week. i guess i had only seen the stepped drills for $40 at Lowes/Home Depot, but i should look around. the other options are good ones too.
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Mon May 12, 2008 4:22 pm

here is a nice step bit set for cheap lots of cutting oil to keep them sharp and they will last a long time. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/d ... mber=96275
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Mon May 12, 2008 4:23 pm

When I drilled my keg, I looked at the cheap step drills at Harbor Freight. They were indeed cheap and also didn't go big enough for what you need. I used a bi-metal hole saw I got from Home Depot.

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